Sophie Blanchard nets game-winner late in regulation to help carry Tigers.
Gardiner Tigers
With open tournaments in final season, coaches split in preference of new versus old format
Some prefer for playoffs to be guaranteed for fairness and better turnout, while others like having to earn a spot in the postseason.
2021-22 Hockey wrap-up: Brunswick’s title, Gardiner’s run among area’s top stories
Dragons won first championship, while Tigers pulled tournament’s big upset and Messalonskee rolled through regular season.
Boys hockey: High seeds Messalonskee, Brunswick wary of tournament’s unpredictable nature
Eagles and Dragons look to continue strong seasons in Class B tournament, while Gardiner lurks as confident underdog.
High school basketball teams wary of COVID-19 shutdowns that could derail tournament runs
With playoff fields set, some squads taking precautions to avoid potential outbreaks.
Wrestling: As KVACs arrive, sport reaches postseason after rocky journey
Wrestlers and coaches endured COVID, canceled meets and small rosters to return to championship tournaments.
Optimism — and concerns — grow for the high school state basketball tournaments
Many are wondering what’s in store for the postseason as play-in games are less than a month away.
Girls hockey: Black Tigers start off hot, roll past Brunswick
Bourque nets five as Winslow/Gardiner/Brewer/Messalonskee/Lawrence/Erskine Academy cruises in season opener.
Girls hockey: Teams hit the ice as season gets set to begin
16 teams around the state ready to begin season.
Volleyball: Cape Elizabeth shuts down Gardiner to reach Class B state title match
Capers take care of business with tough victory on the road in regional semifinals.